Yankees Predicted to Cut Ties With 7-Year Veteran Pitcher
Summary
The New York Yankees are considering whether to keep pitcher Mark Leiter Jr., who might be let go due to the upcoming non-tender deadline in Major League Baseball. Leiter, who has been with the Yankees since 2024, has a 4.89 ERA in 80 games. Experts believe the Yankees could replace him with newer relief pitchers.Key Facts
- The Yankees must make roster decisions before the non-tender deadline in Major League Baseball.
- Mark Leiter Jr. has played for the Yankees since 2024 with a 4.89 ERA in 80 games.
- He previously played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago Cubs.
- Leiter is expected to earn $4 million through arbitration, a process to decide player salaries.
- The Yankees might let him go to save a spot for another player.
- Despite a high ERA, Leiter performs well in some areas, with good statistics on strikeouts and average exit velocity.
- The Yankees added three relief pitchers last year: Camilo Doval, David Bednar, and Jake Bird.
- These new relievers might fill the gap if Leiter leaves the team.
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